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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Police searching for wife of Worcester police officer in connection with death in her home (2:04). Article (pictured)
+5:00: Related: Press conference (4:26)
-Earlier: Worcester woman sought by police in death of man at her home
+Noon: Discover part of Worcester's East-West Trail at Hadwen Arboretum
+Noon: New for the community: Gay bar Vice Worcester readies for fall debut
-Local contractor scammed out of $731K for work on DCU Center
-Fatal A.T.V. crash at 508 International track in Charlton under investigation
-Driver recalls crash into Northborough pool after brakes failed (2:04). Article
-In some Worcester neighborhoods, trees are few and far between
-Fox shot by Worcester animal control officer after another attack
-Fox that bit 2 people in Worcester neighborhood tests positive for rabies
-Worcesteria: Italian Festival celebrates mix of old and new traditions
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester to host 15th Worcester District Democratic primary debate between Mary Keefe and Ron Waddell
-Worcester schools clarify kindergarten placement rules amid Nelson Place concerns
-Worcester parents appeal to School Committee to address voluntary transfer concerns
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief: First redistricting scenario
>DINING OUT: Ravioli and pasta making class September 20th
-Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Diners (5:34)
-ICYMI: Puerto Rican culture finds the spotlight on Worcester Common
-Carl Kamp, Union Music owner who nurtured generations of Worcester musicians, dies
-Breakthrough immunotherapy developed at UMass Medical School eliminates pancreatic tumors in half of treated mice
-Nurses say patient violence is on the rise. Here are some of their stories
-This historic Worcester church can be yours for $1.6 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-American Legion Post 42 meeting 2:30 Tuesday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Historic Strand Theatre in Clinton once again put up for lease
-Clinton splash pad dedicated in memory of girl, 5, who died of cancer
-Rare white piebald deer spotted in Berlin (1:36)
-Auburn Police Department to hold blood drive September 16th
-Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library welcomes new youth services director this summer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: StarCats to bring "Day Dream" jazz concert to Jacob Edwards Library
-Sid Wilson severs ties with Slipknot in savage social media move after firing
-Worcester Chamber Music Society 2026-27 concert schedule
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 10 failures of neutrality in Worcester's C.R.B. report
-Mary C. DeSouza: Our first overnight summer camp experience
-WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 106 (28:05): Michael Singh, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime physics professor at WPI
>SPORTS: Drake Maye shines as Patriots prepare for Eagles (1:58)
-Inside the Patriots’ new 160,000-square-foot football palace (1:11)
-Red Sox beat to Diamondbacks, 11-1
-Sign up for free Crusader Kickoff Event September 3rd
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts playoff collapse ends season
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: USS Abraham Lincoln: Concerns growing over mental health
-Putin loses 43,000 soldiers in Ukraine in one of war's bloodiest months
-Tragic: Hiker killed by lightning just steps from mountain summit during trek with brother
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:13): Prosecution rests, defense calls Clancy's mother to testify
-New Hampshire to bill "unprepared" hikers for rescue (:40)
-Man charged in fatal Apple Store crash arrested, accused of violating terms of release
>COLLEGES: 10 things to know for the fall semester at Clark University
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why you sleep worse when traveling
>BUSINESS: Worcester entrepreneur authoring book on co-parenting, navigating family court system
-LPL Financial Research: Shifting leadership in global growth
-Jillian Snyder: Returning to the workforce as a stay-at-home mom
>HOMES: Simple ways to create a more functional living space
>SHOPPING: Why do stores start selling Halloween decorations in summer? (4:08)
>HEALTH: How parents’ GLP-1 weight loss can affect kids (2:53)
>FOOD: Food & drink pairing: Southern salmon cake
-A historic shortage is squeezing an American dinner staple and relief could be years away
>TV/STREAMING: "Toy Story 5" comes to digital, but when will it be streaming on Disney Plus?
>MOVIES: John Legend to play Harry Belafonte in Bill Condon's "The Road Home"
>CELEBRITY: Everything to know about Hayden Panettiere's death: family ties, 911 audio, autopsy, tributes, more
-"Baywatch" alum, 56, promises plenty of feet pics as she joins OnlyFans
>ANIMALS: Neighbor’s dog basically adopted this family 3 years ago (2:35)
>HISTORY: East Park in Worcester in 1900
>GOOD NEWS: Running errand for dad leads woman to $500,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Rhode Island, thousands of pounds of squid spill onto road
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-Police officer, town of Shrewsbury
-Service Department at Lamoureux Ford
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Doherty High School (:45)
-Loaded A.T.M. swiped from Downtown Worcester hotel
-Worcester police say they broke own policy in case of UMass Medical School officer charged with O.U.I.
-Worcester man charged with manslaughter in Dorchester stabbing
-Despite concerns, developer again asks Worcester to OK housing near bog
-Remembering Gloria Steinem's visits to Central Mass.
-Old Sturbridge Village to mark America’s 250th with Special Muster Day
-Worcester electricity aggregation rates to drop again in October
-Worcester sees jump in voter turnout for primary
-Worcester School Committee rejects proposal to limit flags in schools, approves Pride recognition
-Worcester school library receives $10,000 donation (:31)
-Jibrael Younis named to lead Worcester NightLife adult education program
-Worcester resident gives back with clothing donation events in New England
-Union rips state for taking 2 years to charge inmate with assault
-WCCA-TV continues streaming at wccatv.com while working on restoring cable transmission
>DINING OUT: Mass. Hidden Gems (:57): The Duck, Sturbridge
-Shake Shack delays plan to open first local location
-ICYMI: Sutton woman charged with photographing jurors says she was trying to get a picture of Lindsay Clancy (1:00). Article. Arraignment (11:37)
-Developer revives stalled apartment project on Worcester’s Chandler Street
-Worcester apartments sale signals shift in real estate investment, broker says
-Fatal overdoses down in Worcester, but much work remains to be done
-Worcester rehab participants were used as unpaid workers: A.G.
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Vacancy on Council on Aging
-Openings on Zoning Board of Appeals
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Meet Shrewsbury's new educators, ready to inspire students this fall
-Clinton woman arrested for O.U.I. after crashing Mini Cooper into 2 vehicles parked outside auto repair shop
-Harrington Hospital paving enters phase 3 this weekend
-Orange man arrested after front-yard brawl with landlord leads to struggle with police
-Woman arrested for trafficking fentanyl after Northborough well-being check
-Sourdough Brandon to host starter workshop at Jacob Edwards Library
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up Duo at The Vue 6 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Pike Hairfest, Dustin Ybarra and Spencer Fair
-Detour Music Fest goess off beaten path at Fuel America Grove Street
-Sound of the City: The Worcester Music Awards
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Low-tech, high- engagement games for littles
>OPINION: Jen Rohrig: Protection for disabled hangs in D.O.J.'s balance
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:25): Worcester primary turnout, police oversight and I.C.E. questions
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:02): Why words matter—and what makes local news truly local
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who had 27 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren
>SPORTS: Dianna Russini's relationship with Mike Vrabel violated Athletic standards, investigation finds
-See Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, Ann Michael Maye in funny new LL Bean ad
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s ice hockey to face Maine at DCU Center
-UMass stuns Rutgers, 37-21, snapping 16-game losing streak
-Free kick propels Holy Cross women’s soccer to fourth straight win
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox game in Buffalo suspended, 3-3
-Railers announces home preseason game
>CARS: Ford recalls nearly 160,000 cars that could lose drive power
>NATIONAL: Poll: Most Americans see corruption in the federal government (:48)
-Growing up too fast? Parents say childhood slips by
-Tragic: Mom kills grandma, her 2 children before turning gun on herself in murder-suicide: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (46:16): High-stakes dispute keeping jury deliberations going
-Body found trapped in rocks on Sandwich jetty
-Court says State Police must disclose Flock cameras
>COLLEGES: WPI researchers win National Science Foundation awards (6:19)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The top U.S. fall foliage destinations in 2026
-Do movies on planes actually make us cry more?
>BUSINESS: Proposed settlement between Mass. debt collector and state could help thousands of debtors
-LPL Financial Research: The cash flow case for value
-Unemployment claims rise to 206,000 — but remain at historically low levels
>HOMES: Lottery opens for 10 new, affordable Worcester condos
>SHOPPING: YSL Opium perfume from the '70s is making a viral TikTok comeback
>HEALTH: Doctors recommend flu, COVID, and RSV vaccines (1:38)
-WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 253 (28:03): ShareandChange.org
>FOOD: Cooking with Tiffany: Creamy avocado toast with garlic butter shrimp & Keystone Light Apple
-Chocolate eyeball candy sold at Marshalls, TJ Maxx and other retailers recalled over milk allergy risk
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "The Widower: ‘Til Death Do Us Part" (2:12)
>MOVIES: Anne Hathaway joins Tom Cruise in "Days of Thunder 2," release date set
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods loses license for 5 years after striking plea deal
-A Message From Gloria Steinem: Netflix's "Famous Last Words" (1:09)
>ANIMALS: Dog labeled "unadoptable" becomes the sweetest big sister (1:57)
>HISTORY: America’s playground movement started in Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Good Samaritan saves family from 3-alarm fire (:47)
-Meanwhile, Walmart's sold-out rotisserie chicken purse now going for 10-times the price
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>HELP WANTED
+Prep cook and wait staff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Public safety communications, town of Auburn
-Part-time barista, Downtown Worcester bakery
-Part-time busser, Worcester restaurant
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